My Lady is well

As the sky gradually darkened, lights were lit everywhere, reflecting the lingering snowflakes falling from the sky.

A red plum tree blooms proudly under the courtyard wall, its rouge-like petals gently swaying in the wind, like feathers brushing against the snow, silently decorating the winter day.

Under the octagonal pavilion of Yingxiu Palace, a slender white hand stretched out to catch the falling snowflakes, revealing a fat wrist that glowed faintly in the dim night. Hanging on it was a royal concubine's jade bracelet, its texture crystal clear and translucent.

Shen Yueyao sat leaning on the railing, looking at the snow-covered scene. She had no intention of appreciating it. She just wanted to use the coolness of the snow to extinguish the immature ideas of running away in her heart.

For example, learn to climb over the wall like in some dramas, or dress up as a little eunuch or palace maid.

The palace servants here have strict limits on their activities, how could it be that easy?

Besides, to leave the palace you need a badge and a token.

Her slender shoulders drooped slightly, and she bent her arms listlessly, resting her head on them and sighing softly.

Bier walked over quickly holding an umbrella and bowed.

"Ms. Shen, the Queen's gifts to the six palaces have arrived. You have two more pieces of palace silk, three pieces of cloud satin, two sable furs, a pair of jade bracelets, and a box of pearl hairpins than others."

Shen Yueyao smiled faintly and said, "I know."

The Queen Mother also rewarded her with many things.

The empress did not reward her individually, but gave her more in the name of rewarding the six palaces. She must have thought that the empress dowager had said the word "deserved reward" at the palace banquet, but she could not figure out what the emperor's attitude towards her was, so she did so.

What she appreciates is the ways of the world.

Shen Yueyao's eyes turned darkly, and she whispered, "She is very thoughtful."

Turning around, another person came over and bowed. Unlike Bi'er, who was so excited, he frowned slightly and said, "Ms. Shen, Concubine Li sent you some rewards."

Shen Yueyao slowly stood up and asked with some interest: "What did she reward?"

"I gave you some cakes, charcoal, and a few fox fur cloaks as a reward."

The corners of Shen Yueyao's lips suddenly curved, and a smile appeared between her eyebrows, which was extremely moving.

"She is very real."

Then he stood up and told Bi'er, "Go and invite Xu Cainv to my room."

Shen Yueyao temporarily put the matter of running away behind her and decided to have a good New Year.

She invited Xu Niannian to enjoy the cakes sent by Li Ning, and Rui Tan and Dachang also gave her some.

Xu Niannian's face was filled with happiness. With this support, if Shen Yueyao succeeded, she would also be promoted.

She used to be just a nobody, but in recent days, some people even came to curry favor with her, and her status in Yingxiu Palace has significantly improved.

During the Chinese New Year, there is bound to be social interactions, and Shen Yueyao thought that she would definitely not stay in the palace for long.

But I've been getting along well with Nian Nian these days, and I happen to have some high-quality connections, so I'll leave them to her.

She decided to take Xu Niannian to Chengfeng Pavilion to pay New Year's greetings to Lady Meng, and then teach her how to play Mahjong, so that Nian Nian could cling to Lady Meng's thigh, and she would surely have no worries in the future.

She originally planned to take Nian Nian to see Li Ning, but Li Ning was too cold and she was afraid that Nian Nian would be scared.

Bi'er came in and bowed, saying, "Xu Cainv went out early this morning."

Shen Yueyao sighed regretfully, thinking that she could only do it another day. She decided to go by herself today, after all, Concubine Meng had already sent someone to invite her.

She took out five hundred taels and stuffed them into her sleeve, thinking to herself, since it's New Year's Day, I might as well lose a little more to make everyone happy.

There was a lot of discussion in Chengfeng Pavilion.

Lady Meng took a sip of tea and said, "Jiang Jieyu's dance that day was good, but how can it compare to Sister Shen's story? Which banquet in this palace is not accompanied by music or dancing? Even if a fairy came to dance, I would be tired of watching it. But Sister Shen's story was too sad. It made me depressed for several days. Today, I am in the mood to play cards."

Zheng Cairen nodded in agreement: "Yes, she is quite special. While others played music and danced, she told stories. The key is that she told them well. She made me shed tears several times. I underestimated her before. No wonder the Queen Mother likes her."

Concubine Wu felt very upset after hearing this. She had spent two whole hours carefully dressing up that day, but in the end she didn't even get a single glance from the emperor.

He rolled his eyes and complained: "What's so great about it? It's just a trifle, not worthy of being put on the stage."

These words successfully ignited Lady Meng's anger. She glanced at her and raised a sarcastic smile.

"Lady Wu is so amazing. Sister Shen is not. You should make me look at you in a new light, or at least make the emperor look at you a little more."

Lady Wu said angrily: "You!"

"What do you mean by 'you'? Did you bring enough money for today? Don't blame me if you lose later. Sister Shen is kind-hearted, but I won't spoil you."

Concubine Wu glared at her angrily and looked at the palace maid behind her. The palace maid timidly took out three hundred taels of silver from her sleeve and placed it on the table.

Lady Meng snorted disdainfully, "The salary and bonus you receive at the end of the year, right? How come it's just this little? Didn't those concubines of the Baolin Imperial Court who wanted to climb the social ladder give you some as a gift?"

Lady Wu immediately slammed the table and glared at her angrily.

"What are you talking about? Meng Zhiru, although my family background is not as good as yours, I was born in a noble family. How could I do such a thing that would bring disgrace to my family?"

Lady Meng also stood up and wanted to argue with her.

Lady Zheng stepped forward, took her arm, and tried to persuade her.

"Calm down, don't quarrel as soon as you meet."

Lady Meng said, "Do you think I want to argue with her? Look at how hypocritical she is. Her character is not good, and her personality is not much better either."

"you you you……"

Lady Wu pointed at her and said with gritted teeth, her hands shaking with anger.

"Meng Zhiru, just wait for me! I will make sure you can't beat me."

After saying that, he rolled up his sleeves and walked out angrily.

When they walked into the yard, Shen Yueyao saw her walking towards her angrily in small steps.

She quickly stepped aside to make way.

He bowed slightly, and before he could even open his mouth to greet others, he left Chengfeng Pavilion.

Shen Yueyao didn't understand what was going on, so she bowed to the two of them as she entered the room.

"I have met Lady Meng and I have met Lady Zheng."

Lady Meng suppressed her anger and said, "Sister Shen is here."

"I just saw that Lady Wu seemed angry. What happened?"

Zheng Cairen looked at Concubine Meng, sighed and shook her head.

Lady Meng snorted angrily, "Don't worry about her. It's good that she left. Anyway, I found another one who can fight. Don't think that we can't fight without her."

Not long after, a woman really came and Shen Yueyao was surprised.

Isn’t this the beautiful Wei who almost took her life that day?

Lady Wei had a dagger hidden behind her smile and would glance at Shen Yueyao from time to time.

Playing mahjong with her made Shen Yueyao feel like she was being pricked by a needle.

After persisting for about two incense sticks, she was about to find an excuse to go back.

The palace maid came in and bowed, saying, "Eunuch Luo is here."

Lady Meng frowned slightly and asked, "What is he doing here?"

Zheng Cairen said, "Perhaps the Emperor asked him to give you a reward. The rewards from the Empress Dowager have all arrived in the past few days. Now it's the Emperor's turn, right?"

Lady Meng thought about it and realized that this made sense, so she stopped what she was doing and gave the order.

"Let Eunuch Luo come in."

Luo Zhong came in, greeted him, and frowned.

"Masters, please follow me."

Lady Meng was puzzled and asked.

"where to?"

"Yong'an Palace, someone reported that Chengfeng Pavilion was gathering for gambling."